LPN - Clinic II (MEDS)
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Pearl Harbor
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Sign on Bonus 5K possible eligible! Job Summary: Under direction
of Registered Nurse and medical orders of the Practitioner,
provides direct and indirect nursing care in outpatient setting.
Essential Responsibilities: Reviews and prepares medical records
for assigned patients; initiates follow-up for medical record as
requested; reviews patients needs; identifies and prepares orders
for needs of patient for authorization by practitioner and may
accept verbal orders per policy; observes, collects, and documents
new information on patient; informs RN or practitioners regarding
incomplete data, new observation or abnormal/unusual data.
Implements basic nursing procedures per plan of care; administers
treatments, immunizations, and medications as prescribed by
practitioner; prepares medications for practitioners to use;
performs point of care testing as authorized; provides laboratory,
x-ray, and other reports to practitioner for review; notifies
patients of normal results as directed by practitioner; considers
special needs of different age groups when providing care; sets
priorities of care based on acuity of patients. Documents
implementation of orders/interventions; records findings,
instructions, and patient responses on appropriate forms or on-line
records using department and/or JCAHO standards.Observes
patients/familys responses to plan of care; reports unexpected
responses to RN or practitioners; collaborates with RN/Practitioner
to revise care plan when needed. Demonstrates and applies
competency in basic nursing skills and use of equipment; maintains
current knowledge and skills needed to perform position; attends
and participates in staff meetings as needed; participates in
projects as requested. Performs efficiently in emergency patient
care/clinic situation; follows established procedures; informs
appropriate practitioner/RN. Assigns basic nursing tasks to
unlicensed personnel as appropriate and according to
department/unit standards; provides clear directions; acts as
resource person to unlicensed staff; follows-up on assigned care to
ensure it is given per standards, policies, procedures, protocols,
and guidelines. Follows discharge plan developed by Practitioner or
RN; processes and/or follows-up with referrals as directed by
practitioners; provides instruction and pre-printed information to
patients as directed by RN and/or Practitioners, observes and
documents patient/family response to instructions and reports any
concerns. Manages all patient vaccine data, including updating
Hawaii Immunization Registry System (HIR), Electronic Health
Records (I), and all patient and/or external records at each
patient visit. Readies any available immunization information prior
to the time of visit with the provider. Stores and administers
immunizations according to Health plan and VFC guidelines.
Identifies patient immunization requirements in accordance with age
specific guidelines per CDC. Fills out appropriate immunization
paperwork for recording purposes. Facilitates vaccine Health Plan
and VFC inventory control at assigned clinic. Ordering vaccine and
maintaining appropriate vaccine inventories. Utilizes file
maintenance to ensure newly arrived vaccines are entered in the I
lot manager system as needed. Assures immunization clinics comply
per health plan, federal and state guidelines - i.e., compliance
with Health department site visits. Complete annual VFC enrollment
training requirements and forms. Maintain all records related to
the VFC program per program guidelines. Trains new and existing
LPNs on emergency vaccine storage procedures.Serves as a liaison
with the state to coordinate VFC (vaccines for children) inventory.
Generates reports on patients and contacts them for immunization
compliance and updates as needed. Assists in ensuring compliance
with infection control policies and protocols and follows
medication administration, storage procedures, Health plan CDC,
State and federal VFC program guidelines. Provides educational
materials to patients and reviews printed instructions with
patients; collaborates with RN/Practitioner to revise teaching plan
when needed. Participates in orientation of new personnel.
Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of
specialization. Performs clean/sterile technique, sets up for
procedures, assists with clinical procedure within department
scope. Follow the recommended process for handling point of use
instruments as outlined by the High-Level Disinfection Committee.
Maintain, order, organize, rotate, and stock supplies. Schedule
patients for routine care, acute care, and addressing care gaps.
Prepares and processes patient forms . OHS only: Certification in
Spirometry, Hearing Conservation, & Substance Abuse Specimen
Collection or acquire certification within one year of hire.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide
care and/or service appropriate to age groups served. Demonstrates
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally
sensitive care and/or service. Performs other duties and accepts
responsibility as assigned within scope. Basic Qualifications:
Experience N/A Education Hawaii State Board of Nursing approved
curriculum for LPN licensure. License, Certification, Registration
Licensed Practical Nurse (Hawaii) required at hire Basic Life
Support from American Heart Association Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution,
customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication,
problem solving, teamwork, and written communication. Talking to
co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
Training/giving and receiving instructions. Mathematical ability,
attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing),
concentration and alertness. Preferred Qualifications: Previous
nursing experience. Previous clinic experience. Demonstrated
knowledge of and skill in word processing and spreadsheet PC
applications.
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